Efficiently sharing documents and other information is critical in any size organization. Finding smart, new ways to manage print, copy scan and fax output can significantly reduce costs and improve the speed and agility of your business. The RICOH Aficio MP 301SPF services-led platform offers a variety of standard and optional management tools that give you greater control over document-related processes. Security features—such as hard drive overwriting, enhanced encryption and user authentication—provide multiple levels of protection for important documents and data. As part of an integrated Ricoh Managed Document Services (MDS) strategy, the Aficio MP 301SPF also packs the multifunctional power and fast 31 pages-per-minute output you need to minimize cost and maximize productivity.

Deliver fax documents to any destination without leaving your desk with LAN faxing, which saves time and money.

Security Features

Ensure security with multi-level Authentication which lets you confirm user identity and control access to scanning and other functions.

Prevent confidential documents from unauthorized viewing with Locked Print. It requires a password before it releases any file for output and deletes the file automatically from the MFP’s optional hard drive.

Protect critical documents with the DataOverwriteSecurity System (DOSS) feature, which overwrites the hard drive after every job. Or use the HDD Encryption option to safeguard valuable data, even if the hard drive is stolen. (Included with Hard Drive option)

RAM based security when the HDD option is not installed

RAM based security when the HDD option is not installed

The fax modem can only communicate via G3 fax communication protocol. The G3 fax modem cannot be used as a communication route for computer network communication.

System Management Features

Allocate print jobs to specific clients, workgroups or projects for chargeback using the Classification Code feature.

BEST ANSWER:The easiest way to check the toner level on this or other Ricoh networked printers is to look at it's internal web page via your web browser. Simply put the network ( IP address) of the printer into your browser's address line and you'll discover a world of useful information including toner status.

BEST ANSWER:The easiest way to check the toner level on this or other Ricoh networked printers is to look at it's internal web page via your web browser. Simply put the network ( IP address) of the printer into your browser's address line and you'll discover a world of useful information including toner status.

BEST ANSWER:With appropriate security access, the settings for the printer can be changed at the front panel or via the device's internal web page, which may be easier to use. Accessing the device's web page is simply a matter of putting the printer's IP address into the web browser of a computer on the same network, logging into the device as the administrator, and then changing one or more settings. Details about this and other Ricoh devices can be downloaded at www.Ricoh-USA.com/downloads.

BEST ANSWER:With appropriate security access, the settings for the printer can be changed at the front panel or via the device's internal web page, which may be easier to use. Accessing the device's web page is simply a matter of putting the printer's IP address into the web browser of a computer on the same network, logging into the device as the administrator, and then changing one or more settings. Details about this and other Ricoh devices can be downloaded at www.Ricoh-USA.com/downloads.

BEST ANSWER:Page 139 of the User Guide provides diagrams and instructions on using envelopes with the Ricoh MP 301SPF. You can download the guide at www.Ricoh-USA.com/downloads or by clicking "Download Manuals" on the product page.

BEST ANSWER:Page 139 of the User Guide provides diagrams and instructions on using envelopes with the Ricoh MP 301SPF. You can download the guide at www.Ricoh-USA.com/downloads or by clicking "Download Manuals" on the product page.

BEST ANSWER:The User Guide addresses your question on pages 90 and 91. If you have administrative rights to the printer you can change the default setting for EVERYONE that uses the printer including simplex or duplex mode via the printer driver. As it says at the top of page 91, "The default setting is duplex printing. If you want to print on only one side, select [Off] for the duplex setting." The user guide is a free download from www.Ricoh-USA.com/downloads.

Pages 90 and 91 are the 92nd and 93rd pages of the document, but the first 2 pages are not numbered.

BEST ANSWER:The User Guide addresses your question on pages 90 and 91. If you have administrative rights to the printer you can change the default setting for EVERYONE that uses the printer including simplex or duplex mode via the printer driver. As it says at the top of page 91, "The default setting is duplex printing. If you want to print on only one side, select [Off] for the duplex setting." The user guide is a free download from www.Ricoh-USA.com/downloads.

Pages 90 and 91 are the 92nd and 93rd pages of the document, but the first 2 pages are not numbered.

Is the MP301 SPF plug and play with a home network if plugged into router? Is there a CD with software for a PC?

A shopper
on Jun 30, 2015

BEST ANSWER:If DHCP is enabled on your router, which is common, then it assigns IP addresses automatically to devices attached to the network, whether a printer, computer, or other device. However, it is usually advisable to select a static (or permanent) IP address for a printer, so that computers can easily find it on the network. Many Ricoh MFP ship with a CD or DVD with software and drivers, but these can also be downloaded from the Ricoh download site.

BEST ANSWER:If DHCP is enabled on your router, which is common, then it assigns IP addresses automatically to devices attached to the network, whether a printer, computer, or other device. However, it is usually advisable to select a static (or permanent) IP address for a printer, so that computers can easily find it on the network. Many Ricoh MFP ship with a CD or DVD with software and drivers, but these can also be downloaded from the Ricoh download site.

How do I scan to A USB device on an MP301? I can't seem to find the option to "scan to media"

A shopper
on Jun 17, 2015

BEST ANSWER:The MP 301SPF can scan to a USB device, such as a thumb drive, You must choose a destination for the scanned files and a USB thumb drive or SD card can be that destination. Please see the User Guide beginning at page 99 for more details.

BEST ANSWER:The MP 301SPF can scan to a USB device, such as a thumb drive, You must choose a destination for the scanned files and a USB thumb drive or SD card can be that destination. Please see the User Guide beginning at page 99 for more details.

BEST ANSWER:The MP 301SPF is one of many Ricoh MFP that can both print from and scan to mobile devices using Ricoh Smart Device Scan & Print, www.ricoh.com/software/printandscan. However, the wireless interface card for the SP 301SPF is an optional item. Mobile devices can still print to it, if they are able to connect to a wireless access point on the printers (wired) network.

BEST ANSWER:The MP 301SPF is one of many Ricoh MFP that can both print from and scan to mobile devices using Ricoh Smart Device Scan & Print, www.ricoh.com/software/printandscan. However, the wireless interface card for the SP 301SPF is an optional item. Mobile devices can still print to it, if they are able to connect to a wireless access point on the printers (wired) network.